# Best Free License Management Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra

> Find and compare the 2026 best free License Management software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours.

Source: https://www.capterra.com/license-management-software/s/free

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# Best License Management Software for free

For more information consult our [License Management Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content)

[4.7 (138)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136727/Reftab/reviews/)

Both Gartner and Forbes rank Reftab as one of the best IT asset tracking platforms in the world. [Learn more about Reftab](https://www.capterra.com/p/136727/Reftab/)

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94% recommend this product

[4.9 (34)](https://www.capterra.com/p/178327/License-Spring/reviews/)

Software Monetization & Licensing API (LaaS) to dynamically manage software entitlements. Node-Locking, Concurrency, Metered-usage. [Learn more about LicenseSpring](https://www.capterra.com/p/178327/License-Spring/)

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[4.6 (1627)](https://www.capterra.com/p/170018/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central/reviews/)

On-prem & cloud-based unified endpoint management and security tool that helps manage organization endpoints from single console. [Learn more about ManageEngine Endpoint Central](https://www.capterra.com/p/170018/ManageEngine-Desktop-Central/)

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87% recommend this product

[## JIRA Service Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/227102/JIRA-Service-Management/)

[4.5 (768)](https://www.capterra.com/p/227102/JIRA-Service-Management/reviews/)

ITSM solution that helps teams deliver IT and employee support as well as service through AI automation, self-service & collaboration. [Learn more about JIRA Service Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/227102/JIRA-Service-Management/)

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[## Alloy Navigator](https://www.capterra.com/p/108129/Alloy-Navigator/)

[4.5 (64)](https://www.capterra.com/p/108129/Alloy-Navigator/reviews/)

Alloy Navigator is a real-world solution beautifully designed for real-world customers, built by real-world IT people just like you. [Learn more about Alloy Navigator](https://www.capterra.com/p/108129/Alloy-Navigator/)

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[## CodeMeter](https://www.capterra.com/p/139011/CodeMeter/)

[4.7 (42)](https://www.capterra.com/p/139011/CodeMeter/reviews/)

CodeMeter is a world-leading technology that protects and licenses the digital IP of software, firmware, and sensitive data [Learn more about CodeMeter](https://www.capterra.com/p/139011/CodeMeter/)

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[## GLPI](https://www.capterra.com/p/126254/GLPi/)

[4.5 (41)](https://www.capterra.com/p/126254/GLPi/reviews/)

Web-based Open Source ITSM and Service Desk Software. It provides automatic inventory, software deployment & ITIL compatible Helpdesk. [Learn more about GLPI](https://www.capterra.com/p/126254/GLPi/)

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[## Keygen](https://www.capterra.com/p/168916/Keygen/)

[4.8 (27)](https://www.capterra.com/p/168916/Keygen/reviews/)

Cloud-based software licensing API for desktop apps, on-premise software, and other software products. [Learn more about Keygen](https://www.capterra.com/p/168916/Keygen/)

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[## BetterCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/139333/BetterCloud/)

[4.0 (27)](https://www.capterra.com/p/139333/BetterCloud/reviews/)

BetterCloud eliminates up to 78% of SaaS management work by automating user lifecycle processes and day-to-day operations. [Learn more about BetterCloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/139333/BetterCloud/)

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[## Spendbase](https://www.capterra.com/p/10013374/Spendbase/)

[4.6 (25)](https://www.capterra.com/p/10013374/Spendbase/reviews/)

Stop Spending Around - Get Spendbase [Learn more about Spendbase](https://www.capterra.com/p/10013374/Spendbase/)

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